Blanche Lincoln Gets A Democratic Challenger In Arkansas

[Dr.Phool]

Source: Talking Points Memo.

Blanche Lincoln Gets A Democratic Challenger In Arkansas
Evan McMorris-Santoro | March 1, 2010, 7:26AM

After months of speculation, Arkansas Lt. Gov. Bill Halter made it official this morning, announcing he'll challenge Sen. Blanche Lincoln for the Democratic Senate nomination in Arkansas.

"Enough is enough," Halter said in a video announcing his candidacy posted this morning. "It's past time to put more Arkansas values in Washington."

Polls have shown Lincoln is unpopular in the state she's represented in the Senate since first being elected in 1998. Even with a new Democratic candidate, the TPM PollTracker average with a significant lead in virtually all potential matchups.

But Halter could have a significant advantage in a general election Lincoln would not -- the support of national progressives and the Netroots. Lincoln's voting record over the past year has drawn the ire of national leaders on the left, who objected to her opposition to so-called "card check" legislation and the inclusion of a public option in health care reform. For months, progressive groups have been on the ground in Arkansas, building an organization to help a defeat Lincoln in a primary while urging Halter to run.

Read more: http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2010/03/blanche-lincoln-gets-a-democratic-challenger-in-arkansas.php?ref=fpb

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About fucking time!

[RKP5637]

1. Great!!! Glad to see her challenged!!! n/t

[mr clean]

11. +1000

[happygoluckytoyou]

81. she has always been challenged... sad but true

[liberalmike27]

85. I wonder a couple of things

Is he really to her left.

I also wonder where the other challenges are, to Baucus, Landrieu, Nelson, and othe Dinos. I know some of them aren't running, but getting real democrats back into office needs to be a priority.

The republican party has done a great job of pushing their ideology so far to the right, we're nearly to, if not in Fascist land. We need to pull back in this tug-of-war, within our own party, as its soul is in danger, if not already corrupted.

Nothing like getting nearly 60 democrats to fully understand how bought and paid for they all are. It makes me mad that Palin's question, "how is that hopie changy thing," actually hit-home, and pissed me off so bad. When I think of election night, and how good I felt, walking on sunshine and all, it really makes me mad how badly they've sold out the idea of change. It seems like a regular process, we hope for change, we get modest wins, we get disappointed by a poltician unwilling to try to achieve real change, to cut corporate ties to money, to make real change.

[Betty Karlson]

154. You voice these concerns eloquently.

Thanks for that.

[napi21]

2. When if the ARkansas primary? If Lincoln loses to Halter, maybe that will

convince her to cast her last votes for more progressive bills, since she will have nothing to lose.

[Betty Karlson]

16. Even if she wins it,

she will be forced to tack to the left in the coming months. And that means less obstinacy on health care reform. Thanks to Mr Halter.

[LoKnLoD]

69. hell no

she will take the the insurance companies and whatever other special interest lobby money she can get and run.

[Hestia]

102. It's been returned to May - 2nd week I think? Can't wait to vote for him!

Yes, I do think he be more left than Blanche, but he may not say the "P" word around here. In my sig line is the Progressive Blog spot for Ark. Very informative. I also asked the webmaster to put DU on the outside links :) just in case anyone wanted to come poking around here...

[Bryn]

3. Yay!!

When I moved to Arkansas from Florida I actually thought Blanche was a repug! I was surprised to find that she's democratic. She talks, acts & votes like a Republican! Time to get rid of her!

[xultar]

4. Bye Bye Blanche. Hey Hey Hey Ghoooood Bye!

[xultar]

5. ********* Progressive Groups are Raising Money for Halter*********

So get the wallets ready. They are trying to do a money bomb for $500,000 by Tues nite.

I'm close to losin my job but I'm gonna give a little fo-sho.

[closeupready]

6. MAJOR K&R!

Throw her out. :woohoo:

[nyc 4 Biden]

7. BIll Halter's Act Blue Page...

http://www.actblue.com/entity/fundraisers/23963">BIll Halter's Act Blue Page

[AllyCat]

42. Oh thank you! Just seeing this now. Disregard post downstream

[Hestia]

103. Thank you for the link - just donated - he's at $65k so far

[AllyCat]

148. Just donated and now at $126645

That would be great if he got a bunch of cash to unseat this wench!

[LynneSin]

8. I have this much to say: if Emily List's decides to support Lincoln, I will no longer donate to them

I respect the fact that Emily's List has done good work getting more democratic pro-choice women elected to office - that is the reason I have been an Emily's List member for ages. But I'm sorry, I am not a single issue voter and Blanche Lincoln has GOT to go.

Now, I'm the biggest critic of those who campaign against democrats during the general elections but for Primaries - this is the way we make a difference!

[femrap]

13. Is the dude pro-choice?

Must be if the Progressives like him...but I'm always leery. Women are so easily thrown under the bus. "They don't have a choice. They have to vote for Dems."

My uterus has been privatized!

[No Elephants]

49. Control of your uterus should be private. It's when government tries to control it that the problem

arises.

[Hestia]

104. I don't know about his stance on my uterus but here is his page

http://billhalter.com/about. It's not mentioned which kinda means down here that he is pro choice. What is left out is just as important as what is stated.

[femrap]

142. I am a devout pro-choice voter.

My uterus is mine and if the candidate doesn't agree, he/she is out.

We are talking freedom and destiny here. Compulsory motherhood? No fucking way.

Yet da boyz who love their guns get a pass on being 'one issue' voters.

I want to move to France. Wine, cheese, bread.....what more do I need?

Fiber!

[No Elephants]

152. LOL. Get whole wheat bread, then.

The vote on the health care bill was a vote against choice, but I could have forgiven that if the bill were a really good one.

IF.

[No Elephants]

151. His stance on your uterus? Ouch. Sounds painful. Thanks for the insight. I never would have

seen an omission that way. Good to get the local perspective.

(Massachusetts here.)

[femrap]

161. Do you think he has a chance? nt

[pundaint]

159. America has sustained enough damage from a focus on Abortion Rights while we burn.

It is secondary to a whole lot of other issues including ending war, supporting unions, rebuilding infrastructure, universal healthcare, restoration of the constitution, corporate personhood, to name a few.

For me, the mention of abortion pro or con, by a candidate, is a negative. In a choice between two equal candidates on other issues, the one who brings up abortion loses my vote. Thirty years of bad government has been enough, on that issue.

[Name removed]

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[liskddksil]

20. Emily's list is doing nothing for progressive Jennifer Brunner in Ohio

in addition, they helped bring about the Coakley fiasco by endorsing her early in the primary. I don't trust them.

[defendandprotect]

24. Agree . . . they started out support both Dem and Repug women . . .

as long as they were pro-choice --

Made no sense overall --

[LynneSin]

41. They have never supported pro-choice republican women

I remember sending an email back to them in 1998 about Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe - both who are strong pro-choice women but both are republican. There reply - they have their own party to raise funds for them.

[No Elephants]

45. I would be very surprised if they ever supported Republicans. Also surprised if you did, though,

so maybe I'm not the best barometer.

[defendandprotect]

53. Unfortunately, Emily's List did in the beginning support "pro-choice" Repug women . . .

it was some time before they stopped --

maybe a year or two --

The problem with the "pro-choice" organizations is that even within the

Democratic Party, their only criteria is whether or not someone is "pro-choice" --

under usual circumstances, that probably makes sense. However, given the rising

fascism of the past decades, I've disagreed with it.

Planned Parenthood and Fund for the Feminist Majority generally, IMO, have tried to

reflect the wider concerns.

[No Elephants]

78. As I posted, maybe I'm not the best barometer. (I tend to expect consistency in principles.)

Silly me.

[defendandprotect]

92. Yeah . . . the criteria at that time was strictly "pro-choice" female . . .

but after a short time it began to bother me that my money was going to Repugs

even if they were "pro-choice."

I don't know how many Repugs are "pro-choice" now . . . ???

In some ways, it might have been valuable to continue to push their "pro-choice"

candidates . . . but it would have taken a boodle of money to do that and only the

right wing has that kind of money to really target candidates/incumbents!

[defendandprotect]

51. Excuse me....but when Emily's began it supported ALL pro-choice women: Dem or Repug . ..

Maybe two years later, they switched to only Democratic women --

and it was because original donors -- like me! -- objected to heir raising

money for pro-choice Repugs.

[LynneSin]

67. That had to be before 1998, give or take

Hey we all have goofs in our life time, I think it's safe to say that Emily's List is for pro-choice democratic women.

[No Elephants]

77. Emily's List started way before 1998.

[defendandprotect]

94. Yes, it was at the very beginning . . .

And, obviously, many of us began to feel that we weren't going to give $ to them

for Repugs no matter what they supported!

IMO, we need Gender Balance laws to move women into government --

[No Elephants]

38. Re Coakley: It wasn't the endorsement early in the primary, but the big donation early in the primar

Coakley had at least a million bucks (or a commitment for at least a million) very early. (Before Kennedy died, IMO.) And at least two of the four primary candidates (one of whom was my rep.) were more liberal than Martha, not to mention better qualified. And NONE of the four Democratic primary candidates were anti-choice, so positions on issue had nothing to do with it. It was all about the one female in the race beating the three men (and mostly my rep). And, frankly, that's what I think the whole primary vote was about bc Martha was patently the worst performer by far in the primary debates. It was pathetic.

[femrap]

162. I just got a request for $$$

from Emily's List. The letter sounded different from past approaches. It was all about 'ELECT DEMOCRATS.' Any democrat.

I wrote back and said I will not support an anti-choice candidate. And if that is their view, to remove my name from their list.

Has someone new joined their organization? It seemed so out of character, imho.

I'm voting for Brunner...if only women will get out and vote, she could have a chance. I admire her so much. She is the only person I'm supporting financially...even if I am out of work, I can help a bit.

[defendandprotect]

23. And, it would be an important message for ALL Dems and DLC . . !!!

[Dr.Phool]

34. DSCC too.

[No Elephants]

37. Take E M I L Y's advice, no matter what: Early Money Is Like Yeast.

I saw Ellen Malcolm and her significant other the day they went to the attorney's office re: founding Emily's list. I have never contributed, though, because the organization supports only women (or it used to) and I don't think gender is the way to choose a candidate for elected office. (JMO--I totally get why others have a different view.)

[LynneSin]

43. I think on paper it's a good idea - I would like to see more women elected

but I am not supporting conservative democrats in the primaries. I am more than just choice - I am not a single issue voter. Lincoln needs to go.

Now mind you, if she wins the primary then I'm 100% behind getting Lincoln re-elected. But hopefully it won't get to that point.

[No Elephants]

52. I would like to see TRULY equal opportunity, which is a slightly different issue.

I would never vote for a less qualified or less progressive primary candidate simply bc of gender. And, I would never countenance an organization that funded only male candidate (though I also get that it was women, not men, who were discriminated against in the past).

As I said, though, I totally get the other side. In the end, though, I come down (no pun intended) on the side of equality, not gender discrimination. So, I would say the opposite. On paper (i.e., in theory), gender discrimination a very bad idea, though there may be practical arguments in its favor, much like affirmation action of any kind.

[defendandprotect]

54. I think only Gender Balance laws could do that -- I'd support them . .!!

[No Elephants]

59. Not if would ever mean a Coakley over a Capuano. But the value of donating EARLY to my candidate,

regardless of his or her gender, is a lesson I learned from Ellen Malcolm/Emily's List; and I am forever grateful for that.

[defendandprotect]

96. No -- not "lesser evil" voting, just a greater opportunity to vote for females . . .

actually get them in the race --

IMO, we should only have females selected for the Supreme Court until we have

gender balance in at least having 4 women on the Court --

Keep in mind, however, former Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall's comment when he

was retiring on who would succeed him as he had been the first "black" Justice --

"It's not the color of a snake that matters -- it's whether or not it bites!"

And, Poppy Bush then selected the perverted Clarence Thomas for the Court.

Only proves that the right wing can always find a "Judas" of any color, any ethnicity,

and either gender!!

[pundaint]

158. If you legislator doesn't support you, voting for them makes it more likely

that you'll never be rid of them. Putting a Republican in, while distasteful, is better than affirming that the Democrats can buy our vote for legislative chump change. Im tired of being checked by my own teammates in the legislative hockey game. If they don't staunchly uphold the Party Platform, they have voluntarily forfeited our support. The Platform is the will of the Party, if they're disloyal to it, they are not functioning Democrats.

[pleah]

9. K&R

[Loki]

10. Better start paying attention DINO's

when you walk away from the people that helped support the promise of change, we will change your employment opportunities. No more free ride just because you say you are a Democrat, you have to actually vote like one.

[femrap]

12. k and r

this is wonderful news. Who are the repugs putting up...a fundie, tongue-speaking, snake lover?

[Jefferson23]

14. This is just the kind of response we need! n/t

[WhiteTara]

15. good work Bill Halter

I got an email from him this morning. Yeah!

[Change Happens]

71. Is he a progressive?

[WhiteTara]

125. yes

he is for public option and makes Blanche look really republican

[tomm2thumbs]

17. incumbents will already have a problem, better she is gone in the primary

than have her sink during the election as the evil incumbent of that Senate seat

besides, she's been playing games all along and time to let her know actions have consequences

[grahamhgreen]

18. One down, more to go - are you listening Obama? nt

[No Elephants]

29. Only money talks {so we need to donate}.

[defendandprotect]

56. Anyone have a link to donate -- address, whatever?

[Jackpine Radical]

90. Yes. Here is the Move On page for contributions to Halter:

https://pol.moveon.org/give/halter.html?rc=emailrct

[defendandprotect]

98. Thank you -- found it --

[grahamhgreen]

100. Here is the Act Blue/Democracy for America link

http://www.actblue.com/page/dumplincoln?refcode=dfa-e1final

[rhett o rick]

111. You beat me to it. We MUST support the challenger. We MUST show the Democratic

leaders that we have a voice and power. Rahmbo MUST realize he has to deal with us.

[Enthusiast]

113. I've done that.

Not much, because I can't afford much. But, if everyone gave what they could afford it could add up to a lot.

[SlingBlade]

19. Whats an " Arkansas Value " ?

Don't cheer too loud, I smell a wet Blue Dog

[Zambero]

32. Conservatives don't have sole ownership of "Values" in any state

It's a relative term, and can be used in a variety of contexts. As such, it doesn't carry a whole lot of weight in and of itself without examining the candidate who uses the term. I've seen and heard this individual express his views on the issues, and he appears to be the type of progressive alternative that's needed to challenge DINO's who have taken their offices for granted. Lincoln's effecively boxed in. Her only hope at this point is to move toward the center. Whether that saves her politically is very uncertain, but Lincoln would somehow need to demonstrate that she's not just another vote that the other side of the aisle can count on in order to defeat the progressive mandates of 2006 and 2008. It might take a positive vote for health care in order to accomplish this, for her to have any credibility with progressives in the state.

[SlingBlade]

57. Good Explanation. Thanks Zambero :)

[No Elephants]

55. The statement was linked toLincoln's opposition EFCA, so I'm guessing (hoping)

that means working people, poor people, etc.


Hell, I hope Halter is not a blue dog. I just donated $100 via Act Blue and, while that is not my life savings, it is not pocket change to me, either!

[JackRiddler]

89. A ritual phrase that is very important to invoke (if you're in Arkansas, as opposed to Missouri)

God Bless America.

[Name removed]

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[Art_from_Ark]

153. As a long-time Arkansas voter

"Arkansas values" seems to me to be code for "Guns, God, Old Glory and Razorbacks", although a smart progressive politician might be inclined to use it as a platitude to appeal to the broadest spectrum of voters.

[Bitwit1234]

21. And as per usual CNN is out with it's own explanation

Saying the democrats get a surprising blow. Hell most democrats would be glad to get rid of her. And the hope this guy snows her under in a landslide. That will show the other so call corporation butt kissing democrats to watch out, they are next.

[No Elephants]

28. How in hell is a Democrat running in a Democratic primary a blow to Democrats?

Jaysus!

[Dr.Phool]

33. It's CNN.

It's a different universe.

[Enthusiast]

114. It's a right wing universe in CNN land. nt

[defendandprotect]

22. Well, lookie here -- can we break the downward rightwing cycle -- ???!!!

[No Elephants]

25. WARNING, If Halter gets the nom, donate your ass off unless you want the Republican to win.

"Even with a new Democratic candidate, the TPM Poll Average shows the GOP with a significant lead in virtually all potential matchups."

Besides, we HAVE to let America, the DNC and whatever higher power you believe in know that Democrats reject Purple Snakes. Otherwise, enjoy watching this country continute to veer right.

Not center right, either. We're already there. If we keep going, the two major Parties will espouse the ideals of the Tea Party and the Fascist Nationalists.

Meanwhile, donate to help Halter trounce Lincoln.


http://www.actblue.com/page/billhalter

(And, while you're at it, please consider leaving ActBlue at least five bucks.)

[defendandprotect]

58. Well, we got here because of right wing $$$$$$$$$$$ . . . and GOP/NRA targeting ....

of candidates who didn't support their "values" --

and CIA targeting of Democrats who didn't support their "values" -- !!!

But it took a lot of money --

Keep in mind that the CIA took money from any right wing sources . . .

including the KKK according to Jim Marrs. Pat Buchanan was one of the

beneficiaries of that money.

That CIA money also kept right wing Senators/Congressmen in place ...

two I'm aware of were Sen. Strom Thurmond and Rep. Jerry Ford!!!


Also, frequently, 50% of our Federal education budget was funding for covert CIA operations.

[No Elephants]

64. Oy. (Government courruption gives me a headache.)

[DrZeeLit]

26. Good!

I will have to do some more reading but my first response is "it's about time!"
She's unpopular everywhere, eh? They why is she being such a stick-in-the-mud?
If ya aint got nuthin' ya got nuthin' to lose.....???

[backscatter712]

27. EXCELLENT!!!

Now I'm wondering if Blanche Lincoln will all of the sudden be the latest supporter of the public option?

Hey, it worked on Arlen Specter.... :evilgrin:

[liskddksil]

61. and Michael Bennet

[Dappleganger]

30. Do this to ALL of them! nt

[Stuart G]

31. Here is a link to donate against Lincoln and for Halter.

http://www.billhalter.com /

[defendandprotect]

91. Okay . . . thanks!!

[defendandprotect]

97. My contribution is also a vote against Rahm and his DLC "DINOS" . . .

[tomm2thumbs]

35. he's EVEN GOT A TRUCK!!!!

Blanche Lincoln is done for! He really truly has got a truck!!

:popcorn:

Can't wait to see what Blanche is going to start driving now.

[ooglymoogly]

44. A pumpkin; The midnight hour is beginning to toll for Blanch

and she has carelessly broken both glass slippers by stamping her feet too much and the prince has already started dancing with another.

[No Elephants]

68. Fuck the truck, Does he have a brain--and a Democratic soul?

For a Massachusetts state senator who does not farm, a truck is pretty much pure affectation.

Don't know about a Lt. Gov. in Arkansas.

I'm not much for affectation.

[No Elephants]

80. Answering my own question, in part. He has a brain. Rhodes scholar quality brain, in fact.

If only I could type, damn it!

[Ter]

145. That's a plus for some

But when I see "Rhodes scholar" or "lawyer" I generally become less interested. I want everyday people. We need someone like a server (waiter/waitress) to run, broke as could be, with like 2 years max of college, but naturally smart.

[Hestia]

106. The only problem I see here is getting TV time, without the stupid pug response.

The channels here do that, repug response even if it's for shoveling snow off the roads (though they do sound like whiny titty-babies to me, but hey). He's going to have to be on TV every 5, 6 & 10 to get his points across.

[ooglymoogly]

36. Goodbye Blanch and good riddance; We need to know more about

Bill Halter. Primaries are the way we can get our misplaced election fever back and work hard for true blue progressives. If we get back the old excitement, we can show the Dino's we are not kidding around. No more Dinos; Our lives depend on it.

[Vidar]

39. Excellent news!

[AllyCat]

40. How do I contribute to his campaign? Act Blue doing anything on this?

Lincoln should just jump parties since she is already a 'con.

[No Elephants]

62. Several posters, including me, put a link in their posts. (Mine was to Act Blue.)

And, if all else fails, just google "Halter for Senate donate."

[AllyCat]

138. I found it upstream after I posted. Thanks!

[liskddksil]

63. Link

http://www.actblue.com/entity/fundraisers/23963

[Hestia]

109. I should think that he would try to get the list of us who donated frequently to Obama's

campaign. I did most every month and not one Democrat from the state has contacted me about jack. He needs to utilize us out here for his campaign.

[No Elephants]

150. He's challenging an incumbent. I doubt any Party insider will give him jack.

[classysassy]

46. The democratic party

should purge all of their con/men and women.

[ProgressOnTheMove]

47. I'm getting that "hopey changey" feeling again. Thank you Gov. Halter.

[Zorra]

48. Now I know where my first campaign contribution is going. See ya, Blanche!.

Don't let the door hit your corparasite ass on the way out.

[polichick]

50. See ya Blanche! nt

[StreetKnowledge]

60. Ah, excellent.

Now, Ms. Lincoln, you're gonna learn just what happens when the Dem base gets mad. Nelson, Landrieu, Lieberman, Pryor, Baucus and Conrad, take note.

[Gman]

65. OK folks, you now know where to send your money

This is how we fix a problem. Not in the General Election, but in the primaries.

[No Elephants]

73. Even before the primaries. Get involved with your state Parties.

Supporting the less doggie of two blue dogs in a primary is no solution (and no fun).

In this case, the netroots and labor unions supposedly helped convince Halter to run (though Marion Berry seemed pretty hissy about Halter). http://blogs.cqpolitics.com/eyeon2010/2010/02/halter-for-senate-berrys-not-i.html

[Hubert Flottz]

66. That Blue Dog has had it's day!

I hope every Blue Dog in DC faces the same thing...

[Rosa Luxemburg]

72. Those Blue Dogs need to be taught a lesson

not going to get their bone

[Hubert Flottz]

86. BAD DOG...GO LAY DOWN!

Too late to roll over and play democrat!

[Change Happens]

70. No we can watch them outbluedog each other?

[No Elephants]

84. If you have a basis for implying Halter is as far right as Lincoln, please tell us.

I donated in response to this article and would really like to know if I just wasted my money on the say so of Progressive Change Campaign, Act Blue and Moveon.

If you don't have a basis for implying it, what up?

Thanks.

[Change Happens]

105. I know nothing about him, was just wondering...etc.? If Moveon approves, then I do too!!!

[AllyCat]

149. Only bit that worries me is that he is Catholic which makes we wonder about choice

HOwever, I think Lincoln would probably throw women under the bus too, so that issue might be a wash. however, just because he's Catholic doesn't mean he would vote against women's right to choose. Ugh. Wish it was easier to tell, but I want Lincoln OUT!

[bc3000]

74. Where does he stand on health care and the public option?

I don't want to support another DINO who turns out to be a huge disappointment.

[No Elephants]

75. In the end, most Senators voted with the Democratic Caucus, no matter what they gave lip service to.

on health care. However, here's hoping this is more than just political showboating.

"Halter, a former Rhodes Scholar and Clinton administration official first elected to state office in 2006, met with labor officials and progressive leaders in Washington in the months preceding his decision to enter the race. He also appeared on MSNBC's "Countdown" in the midst of the health care debate to promote a temporary medical clinic being organized in Little Rock to provide free care."



Read more: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0310/33687.html#ixzz0gwohgMFE

[jgraz]

82. I honestly don't care. He's a Democrat who's not Blanche Lincoln.

If he fucks us over, he knows we'll primary his ass in six years.

[groundloop]

76. Sent my contribution via actblue

[No Elephants]

79. Great. Word to those sitting on their hands: They are looking for 1000 donations TODAY! Even $5

is a donation. Hell, even $1 is a donation.

[No Elephants]

83. This reminds me: Is any Democrat challenging Michelle Backman? Tinkleberg isn't.

(I think that blue dog pocketed all or most of the million we raised for him right before the election, but I could be wrong.)

[Mister Ed]

155. Yes! We'll soon be deciding between two very good candidates at our district conventions.

Maureen Reed
http://www.maureenreedforcongress.com/

and

Tarryl Clark
http://www.tarrylclark.com/

I'd be proud to send either of them to congress. I lean toward Clark because, as a state senator from the St. Cloud area, she has the advantage of proven electability in Bachmann's district.

Before the month is up, our district conventions will have concluded and we'll have selected one of these two candidates. My recommendation is to wait a few weeks and then throw your financial support behind the winner.

[RushIsRot]

87. Can't wait to say, "Good riddance, Blanche!"

[Jackpine Radical]

88. +50

Dollars, that is. I just contributed.

[secondwind]

93. $25 a month for the next 8 months.......so long, Blanche!!!!

[butterfly77]

95. He needs to well vetted...

we don't need anymore bluedog/republicons..

[nyc 4 Biden]

99. some info i found on Halter.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/11/19/lincoln-could-face-primar_n_364125.html

<...snip...>
Halter, after spearheading what has become an intensely popular statewide lottery, is riding a wave of popularity in the state, despite being an outspoken supporter of gay rights. Halter was a fierce opponent of an anti-gay-marriage amendment that passed in a landslide.

The lottery, though, has been a winning issue for him. "He will never be more popular in Arkansas than he is at this moment," said Brantley. "He's kind of a classic populist, progressive Democrat."

Halter would have a tough fight on his hands because Lincoln has locked down the support of the Arkansas political machine, which is no fan of Halter. "The political class despises him," Brantley said. "It's visceral. It's chemical. It's undeniable." That didn't stop him from winning the statewide race for lieutenant governor, however, he noted.
<...snip...>

[Hestia]

112. Well, the political class doesn't support us either, so we can go against the machine too

[nyc 4 Biden]

116. Yeah I thought that was a positive too.

:)

[Enthusiast]

117. Halter needs to speak up in opposition

to the supreme court decision on corporate money in campaigns. It's a strong issue across the country.

[Divine Discontent]

118. excellent! I will donate to him then! was waiting to find some further proof of his progressivism.

[JustAnotherGen]

132. Good stuff to read

Thanks for posting this!

[valerief]

101. Wonderful!!!! nt

[rhett o rick]

107. Democratic incumbents are rarely challenged. And when they are the Democratic machine

always supports the incumbent. This will be one of the most important primaries ever. Can the Democratic grassroots out power the DLC and the Democratic machine?

[David Zephyr]

108. Yes!

Wonderful news!

We need more of this!

[Hulk]

110. Wow...can we shed the sheep's clothing for REAL SHEEP now?

Maybe "the sheep" might be the wrong analogy to use...but you get my idea, I hope. I am tired of ben nelson-types in the Senate. They are no more a Democrat than I am a white-supremicist.

Go Halter! It's time to get these weak spined SOB's OUT of Washington. We need to "take this country back", as the moron-tea-baggers like to shout.

[Zambero]

115. Just wondering... Could Blanche Lincoln pull a "Lieberman?"

Occasionally I get swept up in a "devil's advocvate" mindset, often raining on my own parade in the process. In this instance, I'm wondering (fearing?) that Lincoln might somehow benefit from a similar scenario to the one that got Joe Lieberman re-elected a few years back. She's challenged from the left, loses the primary, runs in the general as an independent, and ekes out a victory in a three-way race. I sure hope not, but if Lincoln's backed into a dead end situation where a primary defeat precludes the party's nomination, I can't imagine that she'd close the door to any option that might enable her to keep her seat, especially since that ploy worked for her fellow worthless DINO. Some states may or may not allow a defeated primary candidate to run on another ticket. I hope Arkansas isn't quite so enabling as was Connecticut.

[thatsrightimirish]

136. there is a difference

Lieberman was never behind in polling to the Republican

[Joey Liberal]

119. Great! She deserves it.

[GreenTea]

120. Good news - I'll send a donation to Halter....Lincoln will have

all those health insurance pay-offs to finance her campaign....

ACT BLUE http://www.actblue.com/

[Dinger]

121. I Was Hoping Wes Clark Would Run

Maybe Congress?:patriot: :patriot: :patriot: :patriot:

[Hamlette]

122. you can donate to her opponent through this link

http://www.balloon-juice.com/2010/03/01/this-strikes-me-as-good-news/

[scottsoperson]

123. yap, let's be divided

when we are down in the polls. very smart.

[harun]

128. The message supporting the opponent will send is worth the cost.

[Hamlette]

129. the way I see it, Blanche is the one who is dividing us.

If there is a candidate who can win the general, I'll support him/her. What I've seen of Lincoln is not impressive.

But tell me something about her that would change my mind. I'll listen.

[bc3000]

124. Now we just need a real democrat to run against Harry Reid.

[scottsoperson]

126. obama and the dems

are pushing health care reform even though it may cost them their jobs.

[CalGator]

130. "the dems"?

It was nice to see you on here. Have fun while it lasts. I'd give you about another hour before the pizza's ready.

[scottsoperson]

127. liberal dems can win

in the netherlands.

[Betty Karlson]

131. No they don't.

They come in fourth, maximum. This year maybe third. Maybe.

[SlingBlade]

146. Your either a Freeptard or worse, A fuck'in Shill

Low Count Serial Poster, 189 post in less than two day's
Now where O' Fucking where have I seen this shit before.

Who the fuck you think your fool'in here boy ?

And where's your polar opposite sock puppet dickdweeb ?

After more than a decade they still haven't cut these pricks down to size here at DU.
Un fuck'in believable. Too many tools to allow this shit guys. Com'on

[rpannier]

133. I donated to this about two weeks ago through Move on

Great News

[polichick]

134. But The WH is supporting Blanche?! (So I heard on Ed's show.) nt

[mwrguy]

137. Yeah, Obama is backing her :(

I guess it's party loyalty.

[chill_wind]

143. Let's hope that changes.

I mean, what about her is there that deserves his backing? Ugh.

Hi. Welcome aboard DU :-)

[mwrguy]

144. Thanks

:)

[The Wizard]

139. Blanche knows her Senate career

is coming to an end. Her best option is to take as much insurance money as possible to stall health care reform. The lobbyist cash will go into secret off shore tax havens. She'll leave the Senate with a great pension and enough dirty money to live the rest of her days in leisure and opulence.

[donheld]

140. Somebodies really gonna run against Senator Wal-Mart?

[eecumings]

141. Now

more progressives need to run against the current group of scumbag democrats, including Obama.

[SlingBlade]

147. I want to see more of these blue dog corporate whores being

challenged. They are a cancer. I'd rather see a republican in that seat
as well as every other blue dog seat than to watch these fuckers take
away everything millions upon million fought for over the last decade.

I'm sick of hearing about the dems doing nothing when THIS is the reason.

[Maineman]

156. The "White House" keeps endorsing incumbents !

Campaign on change and then endorse incumbents like lincoln, Leiberman, and Spector?

Wake up, "White House"!!

[olegramps]

157. Either way that it goes, Hopefully it will be Ding Dong the Bitch is Gone!